Envive Experts For Your Health and Wellness

June 2010

June 28, 2010

Acupuncture

Practiced
for 3,000 years in asia.

As an ideal adjunct to chiropractic care, we use acupuncture when
we see health problems that seem caused by disruption to energy pathways in
your body called meridians. This centuries-old healing procedure focuses on the
integrity of bodily systems, not specific conditions.

What
About the Needles?

The most common question we get is about the
needles we use. Most people have encountered hypodermic needles and sewing
needles. Both types are gigantic compared to the ones we use. In fact, five of
our needles could easily fit inside a hypodermic needle!

Feels
Great

When we first insert these ultra-fine, sterile
needles at special energy points on your body, most people report a small
prick, like a mosquito bite. When there is discomfort it is usually
created by vivid imaginations, not our needles!

How
Does it Work?

No one knows for sure. We just know it does. Perhaps the best
way to think about acupuncture is to imagine rivers of energy throughout your
body, organized by meridians. These meridians can experience a “log jam” and
energy flow is restricted. The needles help loosen the logjam and allow energy
to circulate properly.

Acupuncture visits can take up to 15-20 minutes.
Most people experience a variety of post-session feelings, which range from
energized to a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.

Spinal Decompression

Spinal Decompression

spinal decompression

Gently drawing apart each joint like an accordion allows the spine to reset, and the pumping action enhances soft tissue nutrition and rehabilitation.

Each of us is constantly in a battle—with gravity! A frequent casualty is the soft disc material that separates each spinal bone. Pressure from our weight, trauma from an accident and other causes can increase the pressure on a weakened disc. In extreme cases, the soft pulpy center of the disc can escape. That can be quite painful.

We use the latest technology to help relieve the effects of pain due to herniated and degenerated discs. Since discs are constantly under weight-bearing pressure, they can be slow to heal. By gently “stretching” your spine, we help relieve pressure and enhance healing. This is called disc decompression.

First, we’ll have you lie down on our specially-equipped table. Then, ever so slowly, we’ll stretch your spine. And then relax it. Stretch. And relax. Our practice members tell us this tractioning process is quite pleasant, even relaxing. Because they don’t feel the need to “guard” their spine, each sequence helps the damaged disc receive nourishment, expel cellular waste and enjoy reduced pressure. Then, healing can begin.

While not a cure-all, our decompression table is highly effective, especially when combined with chiropractic care and physical therapy. Our experience shows that decompression can be helpful in supporting cases prone to frequent relapses. Do you know someone we could help overcome the effects of gravity?

Chromotherapy

Color Therapy

“Several ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and Chinese, practiced chromotherapy, or using colors to heal. Chromotherapy is sometimes referred to as light therapy or colourology and is still used today as a holistic or alternative treatment.” (about.com/psychology)

At Envive we will go to lengths to maximize your experience with us. We strive to impact your senses through color therapy. If we can place a bit of color in your life to help your healing experience then we feel it’s one more thing we’ve added to assist your recovery during your visit at Envive.

Take a look around the next time your in and you will notice that we have strategically placed colors to maximize your healing.

You’ll see orange in welcoming areas known for its vibrance and was used to heal the lungs and to increase energy levels in ancient cultures.

You’ll see green in treatment rooms that has been known to reduce stress and have a calming effect as well as associated with health and in harmony with the environment.

As you enter Envive you will also see brown a natural color that evokes a sense of strength and reliability. Brown brings to mind feeling of warmth, comfort, and security. It is often described as natural, down-to-earth, and conventional, but brown can also be sophisticated.

You’ll find more at Envive as we reach out to create an unforgettable experience for you. Mainly just sit back and inhale as we take care of the details. – Dr. Wendell

June 21, 2010

Every weekend tends to be a source of recovery. A solstice from the demands that a week places on us. High demands of performance and deadlines can leave many faced with hard choices to make. For some, these choices force a compromise in beliefs to meet demands and deadlines. The good news is that each day is a new day. You have the opportunity to choose differently. As you begin another week with another Monday, think about your choices. Choose wisely and you may just find that your day has a bit more life, a bit more to be encouraged about. You may even see things in a new light.

June 19, 2010

Ancient Oriental philosophers used the concept of “yin and yang” in order to perceive all natural phenomena and express their properties. This main idea has carried over into the Oriental philosophy of modern society. Yin originally meant the shady side of a hill. It represents darkness and passivity, and is associated with the qualities of yielding, softness and contraction. It moves downward and inward, and its primary symbols are women, water and earth. Yang, on the other hand, means the sunny side of the hill. It represents brightness and activity, and is associated with resistance, hardness and expansion. It naturally moves upward and outward, and is symbolized by men, fire and heaven. Oriental philosophy says that when water (yin) absorbs a large amount of heat (yang), it transmutes into vapor (yang) and rises upward.

June 17, 2010

Our attitudes dictate our success and our failures. A positive attitude makes you magnetic. People want to be around other people that are enthusiastic, passionate, and have a glass half full compared to half empty mentality. The question is then how do I maintain a positive attitude?